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Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Curb Appeal: Beyond the Lawn

St. Augustine lawn with irrigation in Florida: enhance curb appeal with Florida-Friendly principles (right plant, right place; water efficiently; mulch; attract wildlife).

Resources

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program (ffl.ifas.ufl.edu)
UF/IFAS Extension county office
Local native plant nurseries

Quick Wins

Bed edges: soft curves, mulched.
Specimen tree: Live oak, Southern magnolia, Crape myrtle.
Foundation: Coontie, Simpson's stopper, Dwarf yaupon, Firebush.
Color: Pentas, Porterweed, Salvia, Blanket flower.
Mulch: Pine straw or eucalyptus (2-3").

Why Not Lawn Experts?

Lawn is only one element. Florida-Friendly integrates all components for sustainability and beauty.

Start with your county Extension office—they offer free site visits and plant lists.

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